What is the history of the double jeopardy clause and which three constitutional protections are involved? When does jeopardy attach in a jury trial, in a bench trial, and when a defendant enters a plea?
What will be an ideal response?
Protection against a second prosecution for the same offense following an acquittal, protection against a second prosecution for the same offense following a conviction, and protection against multiple punishments for the same offense. Jury trial—when jury is impaneled and sworn in; bench trial—when the first witness is sworn in; guilty plea—when the judge accepts the plea and enters a conviction
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During the years__________ through 1996 the number of inmates in U.S. prisons and jails rose nearly 100%
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Trends across the country over the past decade have been toward increasing legal representation and ______.
A. defending the rights of the victim B. making it harder to prosecute youths C. limiting the ability to waive counsel D. requiring jury trials in delinquency proceedings
What is the essential difference between assault and battery? a. There is no difference today
b. Battery requires no physical contact. c. Assault requires physical contact. d. Assault requires no physical contact.
Which of the following is not a form of informal social control?
a. neighbors b. families c. criminal justice system d. social organizations